TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Notification Banner’ Popups
By default, Ubuntu (using the GNOME desktop) displays notification banners that drop down from the...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Top Bar’ Clock Seconds Display
By default, the digital clock that sits in the center of the Ubuntu top bar...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Search’ in Activities Overview (Hide File History)
In Ubuntu (GNOME desktop), pressing the Super key (the Windows key) opens the Activities Overview....
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Window Buttons’ (Minimize and Maximize)
Modern Ubuntu (using the GNOME desktop environment) attempts to streamline window management by removing the...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Dock’ on Multiple Monitors (Isolate to Primary Screen)
In Ubuntu (GNOME desktop), the primary application launcher (the Ubuntu Dock) is designed to be...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Touchpad Tap to Click’ (Require Physical Click)
When you install Ubuntu on a laptop, the GNOME desktop environment automatically enables “Tap to...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Dash to Dock’ Auto-Hide (Keep Dock Always Visible)
In Ubuntu (GNOME desktop), the primary application launcher—known as the Ubuntu Dock or “Dash to...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘GNOME Extension’ Updates (Stop Extensions from Updating)
Ubuntu (and the GNOME desktop environment) relies heavily on third-party extensions to customize the interface....
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Workspace Switcher’ Popup (Stop Visual Indicators)
Ubuntu (GNOME desktop) utilizes dynamic workspaces to help you organize your open windows. When you...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Screen Shield’ (Swipe to Unlock Lock Screen)
In Ubuntu (GNOME desktop), when you wake your computer from sleep or boot it up,...
TerminalHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Deleting Temporary Files on a Schedule
To help manage storage space and protect your privacy, Ubuntu features an automatic housekeeping utility....
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Hot Corner’ (Stop Top-Left Corner from Opening Activities)
In Ubuntu (GNOME desktop), the top-left corner of your screen is an active “Hot Corner.”...
TerminalHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Suspending When Plugged In (AC Power)
By default, Ubuntu is configured with aggressive power-saving measures designed for laptops. If you walk...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Network Manager’ Connectivity Check (Fix Captive Portal Issues)
When you connect to a new Wi-Fi network or plug in an Ethernet cable, Ubuntu’s...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Super Key’ Overview (Stop Windows Key from Opening Activities)
In Ubuntu (GNOME desktop), the Super Key (the key on your keyboard with the Windows...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Desktop Icons’ Extension (Hide Trash and Home)
Unlike standard GNOME, Canonical ships Ubuntu with a custom extension called “Desktop Icons NG (DING).”...
TerminalHow to Stop the Ubuntu ‘Snapd’ Service from Automatically Updating Snaps
Ubuntu relies heavily on “Snaps”—containerized software packages managed by a background service called snapd. By...